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Fund pharmacists in ACCHOs: advisory body
Embedding pharmacists in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) delivers improved health outcomes and value for money, experts believe Funding to embed non-dispensing pharmacists in Aboriginal health services is set …
Ministers set to front pharmacy conference
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, will deliver the opening address at PSA23 later this month The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has confirmed that Butler will …
Injectables change for ACT pharmacists
Pharmacist in the ACT are now authorised to administer medicines for injection, including Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) The legislative change follows a campaign by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia to …
Student finalists announced
The PSA has announced the state and territory finalists for the 2023 Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year award The national final is set to take place at PSA’s National …
PSA head takes on women’s health role
PSA national president Dr Fei Sim has been appointed to a leading role in women’s health The National Women’s Health Advisory Council has appointed a new co-chair to its Access, …
The week in review
A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …
Grant winners named
The PSA has announced the three recipients of the inaugural PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant The grant will fund the three to attend PSA’s National Conference, PSA23. Professor Faye McMillan AM …
Pharmacists welcome new WA premier, farewell McGowan
Pharmacists have congratulated Roger Cook on his election as Premier of Western Australia, and thanked outgoing Premier Mark McGowan Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Western Australia President Lusi Sheehan said of …
Lack of pharmacist prescribing ‘particularly problematic’
Limitations on the role of pharmacists are “key barriers” to contraceptive access, a new report says A Report tabled by the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee, Ending the postcode lottery: Addressing …
The week in review
Double dispensing continues to dominate the headlines this week, plus the pharmacy sector lost two key people The fallout over 60-day dispensing continues, with the Guild refuting claims by Labor’s …
Palliative care training wins grant
A new Pharmaceutical Society of Australia training program has been announced as one of the successful recipients of the Australian Government’s National Palliative Care Projects grants program Pharmacists will enhance …
Could an early 8CPA ease double dispensing fears?
Access to cheaper medicines can be secured without the potential adverse effects of double dispensing if the government comes back to the table, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia …